The purpose and theoretical design basis of PUSH (Play Units for the Severely Handicapped) are described. The typical unit with accompanying peripheral equipment and its uses is explained. The PUSH concept has evolved into an architectural design process to fit the needs of institutionalized individuals. (Author/CL)

Author compared different book reviews on building and architecture as well as the relation between architecture and general building practice. (Author/RK)

A comprehensive treatment of the design, structural and functional features of Berlin University Hospital--a full-service medical teaching and research hospital. (FS)

A discussion of the architectural planning of libraries, with examples of the types of mistakes that have been made in specific libraries in the past and suggestions as to how these mistakes might be avoided in the future. (RM)

A discussion of the design principles that architects and planners call "Office Landscape, which is an attempt to incorporate a management concept into the total environmental system of a library. The goals of the management concept are to effect communication and to allow change. (RM)

The author looks at the influence F. Froebel's building block curriculum on the creative and mental development of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. (SB)

A description is given of design plans for a park to be used by handicapped as well as nonhandicapped children. (JD)

Describes how campus planners recently held a conference on protecting colleges' architecture, but that the word "preservation" still strikes fear in their hearts as an issue likely to be costly and divisive. (EV)

Uses principles of ecological theory to predict architectural needs of a small town. Examines Barker's concept of undermanning which led to six hypotheses regarding small-town behavior and corresponding design recommendations. Concludes that psychology of small-town resident is unique because of special ecological demands placed on the people.…

Using an empirical study of the semiconductor photolithographic alignment equipment industry, this paper shows that architectural innovations destroy the usefulness of established firms' architectural knowledge. Because this knowledge is embedded in the firms' structure and information-processing procedures, the destruction is hard to detect.…

The separations between planning and architecture are currently far more obvious than their historic similarities. This paper probes the possible reasons for the divergence of two fields that are conceptually, historically, professionally, and academically related. Although the disciplines have become radically different, the beginnings of a new,…

Photo essay illustrates library interiors of 20 newly built or renovated libraries ranging from renovated Carnegies to multimillion dollar university pantheons. Facilities represent academic libraries, public libraries (including children's and young adult's sections), a history library, a medical library, and a corporate library. Names and…